Ben Wilder

The Walmart Sisters Commercial – The Music and More

Hello and I’m glad you stopped by today. You’re probably here for the same reason I’m writing this post. You saw (and heard) the Walmart commercial featuring music from 1954. Take a look again, then scroll down for more info… The Song. You probably guessed already that the name of the song is “Sisters.” It’sContinue reading “The Walmart Sisters Commercial – The Music and More”

10 Mostly Modern Songs with Ostinato

For my entire life I didn’t know what I was hearing, something I loved, is called “ostinato.” It’s a repeating phrase or rhythm and I’m always obsessed with it. The first song I remember catching my attention as a young kid was “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield. So I’ve compiled a list ofContinue reading “10 Mostly Modern Songs with Ostinato”

Amazon Dog Snowboarding Commercial – The Music, the Narrator, and Rufus the Dog

Hello all you early Christmas shoppers! Amazon loves needs you and to show it, they have a commercial featuring a cute little pup named Rufus. Rufus shreds the downhill. They also call on the familiar voice from previous commercials going way back to this Greek mythology Medusa ad. Find out the actress behind the voiceContinue reading “Amazon Dog Snowboarding Commercial – The Music, the Narrator, and Rufus the Dog”

I watched Barbie so you don’t have to

I can’t think of a movie more suited for the United States in 2023 than Barbie. You know how in real life, there are clashes going on between liberals and conservatives over things like “the patriarchy,” women’s rights, abortion, social justice, etc. Well, this movie paints a vivid and obvious picture as to who’s toContinue reading “I watched Barbie so you don’t have to”

The iPhone 15 Commercial with Common’s Uncommon Mistake

Hello! I’ve written quite a bit about iPhone commercials. If you’d like, check out my Popular TV Ads page to read up on those ads and lots more. The latest iPhone commercial I’ve seen features rapper/entertainer Common and his alter ego Reflection Common. Mirror jokes never get old, I guess! Common sits down for aContinue reading “The iPhone 15 Commercial with Common’s Uncommon Mistake”